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Dueling industry surveys show Japanese game devs are embracing AI, while North American ones are still skeptical

Japanese game developers show a significant increase in AI adoption, with 85.8% using AI tools in 2026, compared to only 36% of North American developers in a separate survey. While Japanese developers cite efficiency and cost reduction, concerns about "human verification" and player reception persist. The article questions whether AI adoption has truly contributed to the perceived health of the Japanese industry.